The federal government officially kicked into partial shutdown mode on December 20, 2018. Two weeks later, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other government agencies
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Shutdown Means Tax Court Will Close
The United States Tax Court has announced that it will shut down beginning Friday, December 28, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain closed until further notice.
Read MoreWhat Can Taxpayers Expect From The IRS As Shutdown Begins?
Millions of taxpayers expect to be ready in January when tax season opens, but will the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) be ready? With a showdown
Read More7 Budget & Tax Related Reasons We May Be Headed Towards A Government Shutdown
On Sunday, Forbes contributor Stan Collender boosted his estimate of the chance that there will be a government shutdown from 67% to 75%. With the
Read MoreIRS Issues More Guidance On Post-Shutdown Operations
IRS has been back to work almost a week. But with reports of backlogs and piled up correspondence, what does it mean for taxpayers?
Read MoreFive Things You Need To Know About The Role Of Taxes In The Government Shutdown
We may have a deal to avoid a government collapse. But what was the fuss all about? And what role did taxes play in all of this? Here are five things you need to know about the role of taxes in the government shutdown…
Read MoreShutdown Or No, IRS Filing Deadline Remains October 15
For the 12 million or so taxpayers on extension, October 15 is just around the corner. That’s the deadline to file and pay taxes for the tax year 2012 for taxpayers who timely filed for a six month extension in spring. But with the shutdown still on, does the deadline still apply? Is it really business as usual?
Read MoreAs States Struggle During Government Shutdown, Companies Like Food Lion Step Up
With federal funding hanging in the balance for many programs, those who depend on benefits are left to worry what will happen as the government shutdown drags on. Fortunately, companies like Food Lion are stepping up.
Read MoreD.C. Won’t Issue Tax Refunds, Going Broke Due To Shutdown: Are More States Far Behind?
This week, Washington, D.C., announced that it would delay tax refunds due to the shutdown. Of course, we know D.C. relies on federal funding… But how much are other states reliant upon federal dollars?
Read MoreWith Shutdown, Taxes Still Due But You Can’t Ask IRS For Help
It’s official. The government has closed its doors. But not every door will be closed: what’s open at IRS?
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